Valencia vs Barcelona

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Valencia edges ahead as the better destination in March. Valencia offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Barcelona sees 10 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Valencia sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Barcelona is also comfortable at 16°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Valencia is the stronger choice in March.

Valencia reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Barcelona averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Valencia receives approximately 38 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Barcelona sees 41 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Valencia the drier option by 2 rain days and 3 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.